Chance Perdomo‘s character Andre Anderson from “Gen V” will not be recast for Season 2 of “The Boys” spinoff series. Perdomo, who tragically passed away at the age of 27 in March due to a motorcycle accident, will not be replaced, as stated by the “Gen V” producers.
“No one can replace Chance,” they wrote in a statement released on May 5. “Instead, we have been taking the time and space to recraft our Season 2 storylines as we begin production in May,” the statement continued, “We will honor Chance and his legacy this season.”
In the first season of “Gen V,” released in October of 2023, Perdomo portrayed Andre Anderson, a student at Godolkin University with magnetic manipulation abilities. The season finale left Andre, along with fellow students Marie Moreau, Jordan Li, and Emma Meyer, held in a high-security facility after the God U massacre.
Season 2 of ‘Gen V’ was delayed after Perdomo’s passing
Since its release, “Gen V” has been a success both among audiences and critics. The first season of the series happens concurrently with the fourth season of “The Boys,” and it was praised for maintaining the subversive tone of the original, while also giving it a fresh concept.
Just a month after its release, it was renewed for a second season. Production was supposed to start back in April in Toronto. However, Perdomo’s tragic accident delayed the beginning of filming, as showrunners had to decide what to do with his character.
Back in March, producers released a heartfelt statement: “We can’t quite wrap our heads around this. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”
The “Gen V” cast, including Maddie Phillips, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Lizze Broadway, and Sean Patrick Thomas, also shared a joint statement in tribute to Perdomo: “Our hearts are with Chance’s loved ones as we grieve this shocking loss. We will remember the special moments we had together, his infectious smile that could light up any room, his warm hugs and the authenticity he carried with him always. Rest in peace dear friend, you will be deeply missed. Love, The ‘Gen V’ Cast.”
